CPP Disability Lawyer in Burlington

Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits provide essential income support for Canadians who can no longer work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Yet Service Canada denies the majority of initial CPP Disability applications, leaving Burlington residents without the benefits they've contributed to throughout their working lives. Whether you've been recently denied or are preparing your first application, our lawyers at 552 Brant Street are right here in Burlington to help you navigate the complex CPP Disability system and fight for the benefits you deserve.

Our CPP Disability lawyers have guided Burlington residents through every stage of the application and appeal process. We understand the medical evidence and legal arguments needed to satisfy the "severe and prolonged" disability threshold, and we've successfully represented clients at the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. Call us today at 905-744-8888 for a free consultation about your CPP Disability claim.

CPP Disability Services for Burlington Residents

Burlington residents who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan through employment are entitled to apply for CPP Disability benefits when a disability prevents them from working. The process can be complex and bureaucratic, and the denial rate is high. Our lawyers help Burlington clients at every stage, ensuring applications are thorough, appeals are strategic, and clients receive every dollar they're entitled to.

Our CPP Disability lawyers assist Burlington residents with:

• Initial CPP Disability applications — We help prepare comprehensive applications with strong medical evidence to maximize approval chances
• Reconsideration requests — When initial applications are denied, we prepare detailed reconsideration submissions with additional medical evidence
• Social Security Tribunal appeals — We represent clients at General Division hearings and, when necessary, Appeal Division proceedings
• Late applications and retroactive benefits — We help clients who delayed applying understand their retroactive benefit entitlements
• CPP Disability and LTD coordination — We ensure proper coordination between CPP Disability and private long-term disability benefits
• Benefit calculation review — We verify that Service Canada has correctly calculated your monthly benefit amount

Why CPP Disability Applications Are Denied

Service Canada denies CPP Disability applications for several common reasons. Understanding these reasons can help Burlington applicants prepare stronger submissions. The most frequent grounds for denial include insufficient medical evidence to demonstrate the disability is "severe and prolonged," inadequate contribution history, and failure to show that the applicant cannot perform any substantially gainful employment.

Many Burlington residents apply on their own and receive a denial because their family doctor's report didn't include enough detail about functional limitations, or because the application didn't adequately explain how the disability prevents all types of work. Our lawyers work directly with your medical team to ensure the documentation addresses every requirement that Service Canada looks for in approving claims.

The Social Security Tribunal Appeal Process

If your CPP Disability application is denied at the reconsideration stage, you have the right to appeal to the Social Security Tribunal of Canada. The General Division hearing is typically conducted by videoconference or teleconference, which is convenient for Burlington residents as there's no need to travel to Ottawa.

At the hearing, you and your lawyer present evidence and arguments to a Tribunal member who makes an independent decision about your eligibility. Our lawyers prepare thorough written submissions, organize your medical evidence, and represent you at the hearing. We've helped Burlington clients succeed at the Tribunal even after multiple prior denials, by presenting their cases in the compelling manner the Tribunal expects.

How Our CPP Disability Lawyers Help Burlington Clients

When you contact UL Lawyers about a CPP Disability matter in Burlington, here's what to expect:

Free Initial Consultation

We review your medical condition, employment history, CPP contribution record, and any denial letters at our Brant Street office. You'll receive an honest assessment of your case and a clear explanation of your options. We handle CPP Disability cases on a contingency basis, so there's no financial risk to you.

Medical Evidence Coordination

We work with your physicians at Joseph Brant Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences, or wherever you receive treatment to obtain comprehensive medical reports that address the specific criteria Service Canada requires. Strong medical evidence is the single most important factor in CPP Disability claims.

Tribunal Representation

If your case proceeds to the Social Security Tribunal, we handle every aspect of the appeal -- written submissions, evidence organization, witness preparation, and oral advocacy at the hearing. Our lawyers understand what Tribunal members look for and present your case accordingly.

Last Updated: March 2026 | This page is reviewed quarterly to reflect current Ontario law.